Meditation · definition
A meditation practice centered on noticing present-moment experience and returning attention when it wanders.
How the term is used
The breath is a common anchor, but sound, body sensation, or another object of attention can also be used.
Why it matters
It is one of the most common modern forms of meditation and is often confused with mindfulness as a whole.
Read the guide Meditation for Beginners: How to Start Without Trying to Empty Your Mind
Where this comes up
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.